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Donald Trump takes leaf out of autocrat playbook by falsely declaring victory before all votes counted

Donald Trump takes leaf out of autocrat playbook by falsely declaring victory before all votes counted

Prematurely declaring election victory is a hallmark of non-democratic regimes.

Professor Natasha Lindstaedt

04 November 2020

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Why US presidents shouldn’t rely on stock market performance to win votes

Why US presidents shouldn’t rely on stock market performance to win votes

There isn't much political capital in celebrating stock market gains if the real economy is still hurting.

Professor Paul Whiteley, Professor Harold D Clarke

05 October 2020

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UN: political missions are gradually replacing peacekeeping – why that’s dangerous

UN: political missions are gradually replacing peacekeeping – why that’s dangerous

Peacekeeping had been in decline before COVID-19, but they are vital tools in the UN's armoury.

Professor Han Dorussen

16 September 2020

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Skyrocketing unemployment is bad news for Boris Johnson

Skyrocketing unemployment is bad news for Boris Johnson

History shows that governing parties lose support when jobs are lost.

Professor Paul Whiteley, Professor Harold D Clarke

29 July 2020

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Online Learning experience

Online Learning experience

The online learning experience has personally been very nice.

Margaux Stivanin

14 July 2020

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Why I feel lucky to have come to Essex through Clearing

Why I feel lucky to have come to Essex through Clearing

Lauren Brown shares her experience of coming to Essex through Clearing, and about her current role working in the Civil Service on the Covid-19 response.

Alumni team, Lauren Brown

14 July 2020

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Kanye for president: the dangerous allure of the celebrity politician

Kanye for president: the dangerous allure of the celebrity politician

From wrestlers to movie stars, celebrities have risen to some of the highest political offices around the world. What makes them so appealing?

Professor Natasha Lindstaedt

09 July 2020

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If health equals happiness, will coronavirus make the world an unhappier place?

If health equals happiness, will coronavirus make the world an unhappier place?

The virus threatens our health both directly and indirectly, placing the future of global happiness in serious jeopardy.

Professor Paul Whiteley, Professor Harold D Clarke, Professor Marianne Stewart

03 July 2020

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After Dominic Cummings: the real threat to Boris Johnson’s premiership is the coming economic crisis

After Dominic Cummings: the real threat to Boris Johnson’s premiership is the coming economic crisis

The Prime Minister is banking on people forgetting about his latest scandal by the time the election rolls around. But a far more serious threat lies ahead.

Professor Paul Whiteley, Professor Harold D Clarke

29 May 2020

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Coronavirus: four issues that have limited testing in the UK

Coronavirus: four issues that have limited testing in the UK

There is spare testing capacity. Why isn't it being used?

Professor Gina Reinhardt, Dr Jeremy Rossman, Professor Diana Bell

04 May 2020

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